March 03, 2011, 1:01AM

I applaud the courage of Wisconsin Democratic legislators and those peacefully protesting at the Wisconsin state Capitol to stand by their convictions and bring national attention to the situation in Wisconsin regarding the so called "budget repair" bill. According to the article in the Sunday Patriot-News (Feb. 20), Democrats have offered to agree to the parts of this bill that... Full story »

October 01, 2008, 10:42AM

WASHINGTON -- Governors and business lobbyists pressured lawmakers today to pass a $700 billion financial industry bailout as top lawmakers prepared for another face-off on the issue -- this time in the Senate. "There is a time for partisanship and there is a time for getting things done," Texas Gov. Rick Perry and West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin wrote... Full story »